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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.88, 13,849.74 and 6,508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.88, 13,849.74 and 6,508.34 is: 8,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.88 : 13,849.74 = 6,508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.88/13,849.74 = 6,508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.88x = 13,849.74 × 6,508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.88x = 90,138,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,138,816.83/10,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.55

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